Re: Near Al Menir
Haveron observes the peculiar bathing process performed by Gareth. The man did not seem like a demon, but he certainly behaved outside of the human norms sometimes. Haveron had to shake his head at the strange people he found himself allied with. Still, they needed Gareth for the upcoming challenges, so he held his tongue and didn't say anything.
Haveron was fascinated by the way dinner was handled. Some were careful to follow tradition and custom by eating with their left hand (etc), as he was. Others were oblivious, or had quirks about the way they ate that provided hints to their character.
Omar in particular seemed at home in the environment, which was good to see. Haveron cared for ability more than anything else. However, having people who could relate to different cultures was important to forming a company. They might do business in different areas and towns. Knowing the cultural norms and traditions of the different area would allow them to put their customers at ease, and facilitate good communications.
In particular Haveron noted the disciplined manner that Ryojin ate his dinner. The man obviously had ability, but his manner was completely foreign to him. Seeing this sort of discipline and care around something as simple as eating instilled a bit more confidence in someone whose path in life was alien to him. If Ryojin was this disciplined with his eating, he was potentially this disciplined in other areas as well.
And then there was Burke. Haveron had to smile at the very disciplined Ryojin eating next to a very country-bumpkin type like Burke. The man mumbled to himself and seemed easy to read when it came to his intentions. Where Ryojin was clean and organized, Burke was dirty and rather oblivious to his appearance. The two were certainly an odd couple to take aboard, and Haveron made a mental note on the spot. He wanted to see the two work together down the road a bit. They seemed almost like opposed opposites in the way they approached life. Sseeing the two of them interact would tell him much about their character. He already had a good feel for the rest of their little group, and the two new additions seemed like they could add to the greater whole.
Once the meal finished, Haveron noted that Gareth hung back to have a side conversation. In his opinion, the man needed to be watched and managed, so leaving for the shops didn't seem like a great decision in that moment. Instead of ushering the group along, Haveron decides to give them a few minutes leisure.
"Gareth, I can see you need a few minutes. The rest of us will take a few minutes to organize our things while you complete your business. While you're doing that, we can check on the appraisal of that sword. Please return to us quickly, so we can make the bazaar while the vendors are still available."
OOC We can pause here briefly while Gareth takes care of his business. That way, the group stays together. I don't care if it's done offscreen, but Haveron feels it necessary to track Gareth's movements after seeing more of how he works. And, Berry is on his radar as well, after bringing that strange ...man?... into their presence.